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• Johnson doesn't know who will replace Zimmermann on the National League roster in Tuesday's All-Star Game. Zimmermann will not pitch because of neck issues. Johnson believes a decision would have to be made sometime on Saturday. Johnson already recommended three of his pitchers -- Strasburg, Gonzalez or Rafael Soriano -- to replace Zimmermann in the Midsummer Classic.

"It would be fine with me if no one is taken," Johnson said.

Johnson will be one of NL manager Bruce Bochy's coaches during the All-Star Game.

Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats.
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